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IYou may
not have actually been a foreigner in the modern country of Egypt, but
if you are like me, your ancestors came here as foreigners, and someone
between them and you shared with your family the
Blessing
of God. And the Bible says (Ephesians 2:20) we were all foreigners
to God's family and he still invited us in.
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When you reach out to a refugee family or your small group welcomes and shares with those fleeing oppression, you will soon discover that your life is the one that is enriched. You can do things like:
Some Tucson church members are teaching English to refugee adults and their children. They do this to teach English to the best of our ability to the refugees in Tucson and, at the same time, developing friendships and forming relationships that will lead to continued beneficial interaction outside the class times. You can participate teaching English by having conversations with the adults so they can practice. Contact Renee for more information.
arizona daily star photo of some of the refugees served by Christ-followers in Tucson If you or your family would like to learn about meeting a refugee family at the airport or in their home, contact Renee . If you would like to donate furniture in good condition for refugees to use, please contact Lutheran Social Ministry of the Southwest (881-9451) or Catholic Social Services - Migration and Refugee Services (623-0344, x.1055).
international mission board photo If you would like to investigate hiring refugees for your business (yes, they do have legal work permits), please contact Lutheran Social Ministry of the Southwest (881-9451) or Catholic Social Services - Migration and Refugee Services (623-0344, x.1055). What can I say / what should I say to refugees about God? Network for Tucson Refugee Outreach (NTRO) |
